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Kilinochchi (Northern Province): Timeline (Terrorist Activities) -2009
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January - 1 
Kfir jets of the SLAF neutralised two LTTE camps in the west of Kilinochchi and the east of Paranthan at around 8.15am (SLST). The jets shelled another LTTE camp, about 2.5 kilometres east of Kilinochchi, a couple of hours later.
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Kfir jets of the SLAF neutralised two LTTE camps in the west of Kilinochchi and the east of Paranthan at around 8.15am (SLST). The jets shelled another LTTE camp, about 2.5 kilometres east of Kilinochchi, a couple of hours later.
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January - 1 
The troops captured Iranamadu junction, about six kilometres south of Kilinochchi town centre opening route to the Iranamadu town, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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The troops captured Iranamadu junction, about six kilometres south of Kilinochchi town centre opening route to the Iranamadu town, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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January - 1 
Troops advancing towards Kilinochchi captured the key Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) garrison of Paranthan in the morning of January 1 following hours of fighting that killed over 50 militants, according to Colombo Page. Defence authorities said the battle for Paranthan began two days ago w
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Troops advancing towards Kilinochchi captured the key Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) garrison of Paranthan in the morning of January 1 following hours of fighting that killed over 50 militants, according to Colombo Page. Defence authorities said the battle for Paranthan began two days ago when the troop’s armour, artillery and infantry battalions launched a concerted assault on the militants holed up in the strategic town. Troops, supported by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), entered Paranthan in the morning of December 31 and reportedly encountered stiff resistance from the LTTE. Troops have also cut-off the vital access routes towards Paranthan along the Jaffna-Kandy (A-9) road from North and South, the military said. Troops are now consolidating defences and advancing further east of the Paranthan junction, security sources said. Defence sources said capture of Paranthan would open up access routes to the remaining LTTE defences at Vaddakkachchi and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas on the Paranthan-Mullaitivu (A-35) road and isolating another LTTE stronghold of Elephant Pass located between the Jaffna peninsula and Kilinochchi.
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January - 2 
Acknowledging the loss, the pro-LTTE TamilNet website in a report said that the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) “has entered a virtual ghost town as the whole civilian infrastructure as well as the centre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam had shifted further northeast.” TamilNet claimed that the LTTE, wh
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Acknowledging the loss, the pro-LTTE TamilNet website in a report said that the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) “has entered a virtual ghost town as the whole civilian infrastructure as well as the centre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam had shifted further northeast.” TamilNet claimed that the LTTE, who had put up heavy resistance, kept their casualties low in the defensive fighting, according to The Hindu. "It is the first time after a decade the Sri Lankan forces have been able to take control of the town after several months of fierce fighting that has claimed hundreds of combatants on both sides of the war," Tamil Net reported.
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January - 2 
In a special address to the nation on state television hours after the troops captured Kilinochchi, President Mahinda Rajapaksa described the action as a “major victory in the world’s battle against terrorism.” He reiterated the resolve of his Government to continue the fight till the LTTE was “full
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In a special address to the nation on state television hours after the troops captured Kilinochchi, President Mahinda Rajapaksa described the action as a “major victory in the world’s battle against terrorism.” He reiterated the resolve of his Government to continue the fight till the LTTE was “fully and finally defeated,” and asserted it was “the final message to the LTTE, to lay down their arms and surrender.” Stating that the capture of Kilinochchi should not be viewed as the victory of one community or region over the other, Rajapaksa maintained that it was a dream of all Sri Lankans who are opposed to separatism, racism and terrorism and strived for peace, freedom and democracy. He said his Government would continue the fight against the LTTE until the “final act of this false Eelam struggle is played to its finish” in the small territory of jungle in Mullaithivu it is confined to today. The LTTE took control of Kilinochchi in 1990 when the SLA withdrew its garrisons after the departure of the Indian Peace Keeping Force. The SLA gained control of the town following operations Sathjaya I, II, and III in September 1996. The town was again captured by the LTTE in September 1998, and ever since it has been designated as the LTTE’s “administrative and political headquarters.”
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January - 2 
On January 2, the Sri Lanka Army captured Kilinochchi, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) political and administrative headquarters, reports Sri Lanka Army. The troops are reported to have launched simultaneous attacks from three directions in Paranthan, Iranamadu and Adampan before captu
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On January 2, the Sri Lanka Army captured Kilinochchi, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) political and administrative headquarters, reports Sri Lanka Army. The troops are reported to have launched simultaneous attacks from three directions in Paranthan, Iranamadu and Adampan before capturing the town in the early hours of January 2. Kilinochchi town, which lies about 334 kilometres (255 miles) north of capital Colombo, remained the LTTE’s most strategic logistic base, from which almost all the decisions were made upon by the exclusive command of the outfit’s leader, Velupillai Prabhakaran and his top-rung leadership. The LTTE kangaroo courts, ‘Police’ Headquarters, ‘Eelam’ banks, luxurious LTTE peace secretariat complex, all operated from Kilinochchi, their de-facto capital of ‘Eelam’ lying on the Jaffna-Kandy (A-9) main supply route. The Defence Ministry in a statement said troops of 57 Division entered the highly defended stronghold from the southern and south-western boundaries while Task Force 1 troops marched in from the north and the northwest, The Hindu reported. The Army had taken the Jaffna-Kandy A-9 highway on the Omanthai-Paranthan stretch. The military had crossed into Kilinochchi District on August 4 and has since been engaged in clashes with the LTTE.
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January - 2 
Troops of 57 Division and Task Force-I continued their advance further into the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) stronghold and confronted militants on several occasions in the Iranamadu, Kachchilamadu and Paranthan areas of Kilinochchi District on January 2 and killed unspecified number of m
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Troops of 57 Division and Task Force-I continued their advance further into the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) stronghold and confronted militants on several occasions in the Iranamadu, Kachchilamadu and Paranthan areas of Kilinochchi District on January 2 and killed unspecified number of militants while wounding several others, reports Sri Lanka Army. Few soldiers also sustained injuries during these confrontations.
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January - 4 
According to Sri Lanka Army reports, the fighter jets and MI-24 fighter helicopters of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) conducted five air attacks on LTTE camps in support of advancing ground troops. The first three attacks were conducted by the MI-24 fighter helicopters - one was at around 6.30am (SL
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According to Sri Lanka Army reports, the fighter jets and MI-24 fighter helicopters of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) conducted five air attacks on LTTE camps in support of advancing ground troops. The first three attacks were conducted by the MI-24 fighter helicopters - one was at around 6.30am (SLST) on a LTTE camp, six kilometres northeast of Oddusudan, next was at around 1.20 pm on another LTTE camp about two kilometres north of Elephant Pass and the third attack was at around 2.45pm on a LTTE camp about four kilometres northeast of Kilinochchi town. Two more attacks were conducted by fighter jets at around 5.00pm on two LTTE camps in Elephant Pass and east of Paranthan simultaneously.
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January - 4 
The troops attacked LTTE militants in the areas east of Kilinochchi, Murusumudai and east of Paranthan in the Kilinochchi District and caused heavy damages upon the militants.
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The troops attacked LTTE militants in the areas east of Kilinochchi, Murusumudai and east of Paranthan in the Kilinochchi District and caused heavy damages upon the militants.
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January - 7 
Fighter jets of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) neutralised a group of LTTE militants, running a way from Palali and Elephant Pass battlefields, in the Chundikulam lagoon area, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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Fighter jets of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) neutralised a group of LTTE militants, running a way from Palali and Elephant Pass battlefields, in the Chundikulam lagoon area, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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January - 7 
Murasumoddai town, on the Paranthan–Mullaitivu (A-35) road and about 5.5 kilometres to the east of Paranthan town, was captured by troops of the 58th Division. An unspecified number of militants were killed during clashes that erupted in the area since the evening of January 7.
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Murasumoddai town, on the Paranthan–Mullaitivu (A-35) road and about 5.5 kilometres to the east of Paranthan town, was captured by troops of the 58th Division. An unspecified number of militants were killed during clashes that erupted in the area since the evening of January 7.
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January - 9 
SFs continued their advance amidst heavy LTTE mortar fire in the Kilinochchi east, Vattaikachchi and Iranamadu. An unspecified number of militants were killed in these clashes. Troops also recovered the dead bodies of three militants along with one T-56 weapon, four hand grenades and two I-com sets
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SFs continued their advance amidst heavy LTTE mortar fire in the Kilinochchi east, Vattaikachchi and Iranamadu. An unspecified number of militants were killed in these clashes. Troops also recovered the dead bodies of three militants along with one T-56 weapon, four hand grenades and two I-com sets from Vattaikachchi.
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January - 10 
Seven innocent Tamil civilians, including two children, on their way to cleared areas (area under Government control) seeking protection for their lives, were shot dead by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the morning of January 10, reports Defence.lk. According to the milit
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Seven innocent Tamil civilians, including two children, on their way to cleared areas (area under Government control) seeking protection for their lives, were shot dead by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the morning of January 10, reports Defence.lk. According to the military sources, the civilians from Murusamoddai and Kanchipuram areas were on their way to security forces' controlled area when they were attacked by the militants deployed on possible escaping routes to prevent civilian movement. Two children, two females and three males are among the victims, military sources added. However, 49 more civilians, two of them injured in firing, of the same managed to arrive at troops in Paranthan.
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January - 11 
31 civilians surrendered to the 55th Division troops in the Sorampattu area of Jaffna District. Similarly, 25 more civilians reached the troops at the Thauwankoddai area of Kilinochchi District.
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31 civilians surrendered to the 55th Division troops in the Sorampattu area of Jaffna District. Similarly, 25 more civilians reached the troops at the Thauwankoddai area of Kilinochchi District.
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January - 11 
An unspecified number of LTTE militants were killed and some solders wounded during clashes at Iranamadu and Wattakachchi in the Kilinochchi District. During subsequent search operations conducted in Wattakachchi, the troops recovered dead bodies of three militants, including a female cadre, one T-5
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An unspecified number of LTTE militants were killed and some solders wounded during clashes at Iranamadu and Wattakachchi in the Kilinochchi District. During subsequent search operations conducted in Wattakachchi, the troops recovered dead bodies of three militants, including a female cadre, one T-56 weapon, ten 81 mm mortar bombs, twenty-two 61 mm mortar bombs, 11 hand grenades and 10 anti-personnel mines.
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January - 11 
During another clash between the two sides in the west of Mulliyavalai and Kachchilamadu areas of Kilinochchi District, the troops killed an unspecified number of militants. The SFs later recovered one T-56 weapon, 1020 rounds of T-56 ammunition and three hand grenades from Mulliyavalai and one T-56
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During another clash between the two sides in the west of Mulliyavalai and Kachchilamadu areas of Kilinochchi District, the troops killed an unspecified number of militants. The SFs later recovered one T-56 weapon, 1020 rounds of T-56 ammunition and three hand grenades from Mulliyavalai and one T-56 weapon and a bottle filled with C-4 high explosive from the Kachchilamadu area.
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January - 11 
more than 100 civilians leaving their homes in LTTE-held areas came to Omanthai, Vaddakkachchi, Pandimoddai and Thadduwankoddy areas of Vavuniya and Kilinochchi Districts and sought protection from the SFs. Similarly, four civilians, including a female, from Vettalaikerny area reached the troops in
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more than 100 civilians leaving their homes in LTTE-held areas came to Omanthai, Vaddakkachchi, Pandimoddai and Thadduwankoddy areas of Vavuniya and Kilinochchi Districts and sought protection from the SFs. Similarly, four civilians, including a female, from Vettalaikerny area reached the troops in Mullaitivu.
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January - 11 
On January 11, SFs opened fire towards LTTE militants in the Periyakulam, Vaddakkachchi and the east of Iranamadu areas and killed an unspecified number of them. Troops later recovered the dead bodies of eight militants, including a decomposed dead body of a female cadre, along with four T-56 weapon
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On January 11, SFs opened fire towards LTTE militants in the Periyakulam, Vaddakkachchi and the east of Iranamadu areas and killed an unspecified number of them. Troops later recovered the dead bodies of eight militants, including a decomposed dead body of a female cadre, along with four T-56 weapons from these areas.
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January - 12 
MI-24 gun-ships neutralised two LTTE camps in the Iranamadu Tank area of Kilinochchi District. “The sorties were in support of 57 Division and TF-3 to liberate the area,” the spokesman stated. He also said fighter jets neutralised another LTTE camp north of the Mullaitivu lagoon mouth.
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MI-24 gun-ships neutralised two LTTE camps in the Iranamadu Tank area of Kilinochchi District. “The sorties were in support of 57 Division and TF-3 to liberate the area,” the spokesman stated. He also said fighter jets neutralised another LTTE camp north of the Mullaitivu lagoon mouth.
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January - 12 
News.lk reports that the Government is venturing on a crash development programme in Kilinochchi town in the wake of recent military victories with the objective of getting civilians to return and begin a new life. The immediate priorities would be improving schools, hospitals and developing roads a
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News.lk reports that the Government is venturing on a crash development programme in Kilinochchi town in the wake of recent military victories with the objective of getting civilians to return and begin a new life. The immediate priorities would be improving schools, hospitals and developing roads and the transport sector. SLR 30 million was allocated to improve facilities for the displaced persons, Government officials said.
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January - 13 
Civilians started converging into the cleared areas (area under Government control) in Kilinochchi and Jaffna as troops took full control of the Jaffna peninsula, Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara told Daily News. 655 civilians reached the Security Forces (SFs) controlled areas of Kevil
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Civilians started converging into the cleared areas (area under Government control) in Kilinochchi and Jaffna as troops took full control of the Jaffna peninsula, Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara told Daily News. 655 civilians reached the Security Forces (SFs) controlled areas of Kevil and Murusamoddai from the midnight of January 13, the Brigadier added. "Many of these civilians walked into Security Forces controlled areas after escaping from the LTTE’s grip whilst a group of 47 people reaching Murusamoddai area in a boat from the lagoon in the East of Elephant Pass", Nanayakkara informed. "There will be a sharp increase in the number of civilians arriving in the Security Forces controlled areas as troops are fast moving into Dharmapuram and Vaddakkachchi areas where the LTTE is holding a large number of civilians", he added.
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January - 14 
Colombo Page reports that SFs, in the evening of January 14, captured another LTTE airstrip located east of Iranamadu tank running through Olumaduwai. The SFs captured the 1000 metre long and 50 metre wide runway complex, security sources said. This is the fifth LTTE airstrip captured by the troops
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Colombo Page reports that SFs, in the evening of January 14, captured another LTTE airstrip located east of Iranamadu tank running through Olumaduwai. The SFs captured the 1000 metre long and 50 metre wide runway complex, security sources said. This is the fifth LTTE airstrip captured by the troops recently. The runway is situated in the thick jungle with a massive bunker surrounded by a trench line around the complex laid with mine fields and booby traps. A hangar has also been found in the complex.
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January - 15 
An airstrip around 1,100 metres long and 40 metres wide inside the dense Iranamadu jungle was captured by the SFs following intensive fighting. Brigadier Nanayakkara said the LTTE runway was surrounded by massive bunker lines and trenches, as well as laid with landmines and booby traps, adding, “A h
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An airstrip around 1,100 metres long and 40 metres wide inside the dense Iranamadu jungle was captured by the SFs following intensive fighting. Brigadier Nanayakkara said the LTTE runway was surrounded by massive bunker lines and trenches, as well as laid with landmines and booby traps, adding, “A hanger was also found in the vicinity which was damaged by fleeing LTTE cadres.”
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January - 16 
The 57th Division troops in the morning of January 16 took full control of the entire perimeter of the Iranamadu tank bund covering about three kilometres in the Kilinochchi District, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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The 57th Division troops in the morning of January 16 took full control of the entire perimeter of the Iranamadu tank bund covering about three kilometres in the Kilinochchi District, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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January - 16 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) neutralised a LTTE camp, about one kilometre to the east of Dharmapuram.
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) neutralised a LTTE camp, about one kilometre to the east of Dharmapuram.
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January - 17 
Troops of the 57th Division captured Ramanathpuram area, a heavily built up large township in the east of Kilinochchi District in the morning of January 17, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants after being evicted from Iranamadu and Kilinochchi withdrew
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Troops of the 57th Division captured Ramanathpuram area, a heavily built up large township in the east of Kilinochchi District in the morning of January 17, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants after being evicted from Iranamadu and Kilinochchi withdrew to Ramanathpuram where they had already made a fortress constructing strong bunkers, training areas, command and logistic points and administrative bases. The area with a total stretch of about 20 square kilometres provided the LTTE an ideal stronghold with a wider network of roads connecting the town to Paranthan-Mullaitivu (A-35) road in the north to Iranamadu and Kilinochchi in the west and Visuamadu in the east. The old Kandy road runs via Ramanathpuram town on the north-eastern edge of the Iranamadu tank. Troops are now conducting clearing operations in and around area. According to the military, Ramnathpuram is the second largest built up other than the Kilinochchi town in the Kilinochchi District and the town area is located about 6-10 kilometres east of the Jaffna- Kandy (A-9) road from Iranamadu, adds Colombo Page.
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January - 18 
At least 18 civilians have been confirmed killed in troop’s artillery fire within the last 24 hours till 3:00pm (SLST) on January 18 in several villages of Mullaitivu District and the outer suburbs of Kilinochchi District to the east of Jaffna-Kandy (A-9) highway, claims pro-Liberation Tigers of Tam
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At least 18 civilians have been confirmed killed in troop’s artillery fire within the last 24 hours till 3:00pm (SLST) on January 18 in several villages of Mullaitivu District and the outer suburbs of Kilinochchi District to the east of Jaffna-Kandy (A-9) highway, claims pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net. At least 42 civilians were wounded on January 18 alone, according to the report. The dead bodies of eight civilians were recovered from Piramanthanaaru and Thearaavil areas of Kilinochchi District and Redd Barna settlement in the Mullaitivu district on January 17. At least 10 more civilians were killed and over 42 wounded on January 18.
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January - 18 
Latest investigations into the aircraft wreckage recovered closer to the LTTE’s sixth airstrip in the east of Iranamadu tank on January 18, contrary to what has been reported earlier, have now confirmed that those pieces belonged to a SLAF aircraft that had crashed into the area several years ago.
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Latest investigations into the aircraft wreckage recovered closer to the LTTE’s sixth airstrip in the east of Iranamadu tank on January 18, contrary to what has been reported earlier, have now confirmed that those pieces belonged to a SLAF aircraft that had crashed into the area several years ago.
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January - 18 
MI-24 helicopters of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) neutralised two LTTE camps in the Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu Districts in support of advancing ground troops. The first target about four kilometres south of Mullaitivu was neutralised at around 11.00am, while a LTTE mortar launching pad, about eig
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MI-24 helicopters of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) neutralised two LTTE camps in the Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu Districts in support of advancing ground troops. The first target about four kilometres south of Mullaitivu was neutralised at around 11.00am, while a LTTE mortar launching pad, about eight kilometres northeast of the Iranamadu tank, was neutralised at around 2.00pm.
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January - 18 
On January 18, SFs neutralised several LTTE hideouts in the areas north of Kalmadukulam tank, west and southeast of Udayarkattikkulam tank, northwest and east of Puthukkudiyiruppu, killing an unspecified number of militants, SLA reports. Three dead bodies of the militants along with two T-56 weapon
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On January 18, SFs neutralised several LTTE hideouts in the areas north of Kalmadukulam tank, west and southeast of Udayarkattikkulam tank, northwest and east of Puthukkudiyiruppu, killing an unspecified number of militants, SLA reports. Three dead bodies of the militants along with two T-56 weapons, 1000 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun ammunition, two I-com radio sets, six hand grenades and a trailer of a water browser were subsequently recovered by the troops from Puthukkudiyiruppu and Udayarkattikkulam areas.
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January - 19 
On January 19, troops clashed with the LTTE militants in the Ramanathpuram west, Pulliyanpokkuarai, Kottuwalankulam and east of Dharmapuram areas in the Kilinochchi District and inflicted heavy casualties upon the outfit. Troops later recovered dead bodies of two militants along with four T-56 weapo
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On January 19, troops clashed with the LTTE militants in the Ramanathpuram west, Pulliyanpokkuarai, Kottuwalankulam and east of Dharmapuram areas in the Kilinochchi District and inflicted heavy casualties upon the outfit. Troops later recovered dead bodies of two militants along with four T-56 weapons and one Light Machine Gun from the Ramanadhapuram west and east areas. In Komankulam, troops expanded their Forward Defence Line (FDL) further and the Police recovered a 23 kilograms claymore mine and two kilograms of C-4 packets of explosives. Several soldiers also sustained injuries during these clashes.
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January - 19 
SFs found a massive stock of food inside Dharmapuram village during search operations conducted in the past few days. Troops also recovered a large number of LTTE maps inside the main lecture hall in Dharmapuram. ”We are recovering Tiger assets which could not be found in Kilinochchi”, an unnamed mi
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SFs found a massive stock of food inside Dharmapuram village during search operations conducted in the past few days. Troops also recovered a large number of LTTE maps inside the main lecture hall in Dharmapuram. ”We are recovering Tiger assets which could not be found in Kilinochchi”, an unnamed military official said. “There are signs that the LTTE had shifted the offices and all their assets from Kilinochchi weeks ahead of its fall as large a number of name boards which had been removed from Kilinochchi were found inside Dharmapuram as it was captured in a surprise move by the 58 Division troops after advancing 16 Km to the East of Paranthan within 15 days”, he added.
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January - 21 
SLAF fighter jets shelled a LTTE camp in the Piramanthalkulam area of Kilinochchi east.
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SLAF fighter jets shelled a LTTE camp in the Piramanthalkulam area of Kilinochchi east.
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January - 22 
Troops captured a huge (80 x 40) secret underground operation room in the Dharmapuram area.
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Troops captured a huge (80 x 40) secret underground operation room in the Dharmapuram area.
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*Data till , May 13, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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